Buse
Achatina fulica
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Post by Buse on May 16, 2007 20:16:57 GMT
Hi Everyone ! , I Bought 2 Margies Of Off BN A Couple Of Days Ago And They Arrived Monday But They Are SOOO Shy They Could Be Happily Sliming Around I Walk Into The Room And As Soon As They See Me They Shoot Back Into There Shells ? O And Also On Has Really Bad Shell Growth Will This Get Better If I Give Him Lots Of Cuttle ? Thankyou !
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Val
Archachatina dimidiata
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Post by Val on May 16, 2007 21:09:09 GMT
Give them a bit of time to settle down I'm sure they will be fine, and yes give them cuttle and the shell will repair itself.  Val |
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Post by mickysnail on May 16, 2007 21:35:12 GMT
I think that it can take time for snails to get used to a new environment. my nemoralis arrived on friday and two of them are still hiding most of the time. I would just keep a close eye on them. And as Val said ,give them a little time. mickysnail
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goose
Achatina immaculata
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Post by goose on May 17, 2007 9:27:17 GMT
There have been studies that suggest snails learn to 'map' their habitat - ie they know the location of food, hiding places etc in the case of pet snails I guess they know the location of everything in their tank. So I guess your margies are a little nervous as they are in a new location and haven't learnt where everything is yet, and they haven't learnt that your presence in the room does not mean a predator is around - I am sure as the others said they will soon settle in and become used to your presence. My baby albino fulicas were much the same when I got them a few weeks ago but are now very relaxed, regular gentle handling is good to 'tame' them also - mine don't go back in their shells when picked up at all now.
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Buse
Achatina fulica
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Post by Buse on May 17, 2007 19:26:45 GMT
Ok Thanks Everyone ! I Guess Im Just In-Paitient  |
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